The Fifth President of the Republic of Indonesia and Chairperson of the Steering Committee of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Professor Dr. (H.C.) Megawati Soekarnoputri visited Wanagama Forest in Banaran Village, Gunungkidul Regency, on Thursday (Oct. 2). Soekarnoputri was welcomed by UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia, accompanied by UGM leaders, the Regent of […]
Dr. Dina Ruslanjari, a lecturer at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (SPs UGM), was inaugurated as a professor in environmental science on Thursday (October 2) at the UGM Senate Hall. In her inaugural address, Professor Ruslanjari delivered a speech titled “The Strategic Role of Local Communities in Disaster Management.” Professor Ruslanjari began her […]
Indonesia’s Fifth President, Megawati Soekarnoputri, who also serves as Chair of the Steering Committee of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), together with Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Professor Ova Emilia, planted a Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa) in front of the UGM Central Office on Wednesday (Oct. 1). The planting symbolizes a commitment […]
Economic policy has once again come into focus following President Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet reshuffle at the State Palace on Monday (Sep. 8). In the reshuffle, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa officially replaced Sri Mulyani as Indonesia’s Minister of Finance for the 2025–2029 term. During a meeting with the House of Representatives (DPR), Minister Purbaya emphasized his plan […]
A study by the Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and MSME Studies at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), in collaboration with Bank Indonesia, revealed that the majority of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia have yet to adopt environmentally friendly business practices. Despite contributing to more than half […]
Gerry Utama, an alumnus of the Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Geography UGM), class of 2011, has been awarded by the Indonesian World Records Museum (MURI) as the youngest Indonesian to explore the Antarctic continent at the age of 30. The recognition was granted for his role in the 69th Russian Antarctic Expedition organized […]
Gama Cattle (Gagah dan Macho/Strong and Macho), developed by the Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Animal Science UGM) in collaboration with PT Widodo Makmur Perkasa Tbk (WMPP), has officially been recognized as a new beef cattle breed in Indonesia. The designation was granted by the Ministry of Agriculture through Decree No. 840/Kpts/HK.150/M/09/2025. The […]
Cases of childhood allergies continue to rise in Indonesia, requiring proper diagnosis and treatment to prevent adverse effects on children’s growth and development. Data from the World Allergy Organization (WAO) indicate that the global prevalence of allergies ranges from 10% to 40% of the population. In Indonesia, data from the Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI) show […]
The silent roar of Indonesia’s electric car stunned audiences at the Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname, Nagoya. Universitas Gadjah Mada’s (UGM) Arjuna EV Team achieved a monumental milestone at the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) Japan 2025, held from Sep. 8 to 13. Amid intense competition against 84 teams from six technologically advanced countries, Arjuna […]
A total of 610 students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have been awarded scholarships by the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) for the odd semester of 2025. At the Welcoming Awardee event held on Sunday (Sep. 28) at the ASLC Hall of the Faculty of Animal Science (Animal Science UGM), 270 awardees attended in […]
